John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman founded the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. The method uses assessments, communication skills, and real-life practices and skills to assist partners in becoming closer to one another.
One of the main theories behind the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy is the Sound Relationship House theory. The Gottmans assume that partners can grow closer in a relationship by having a solid foundation of understanding. This foundation begins with safety and builds upon itself to include the goal of creating shared meaning.
Anyone who wants to improve their relationship can benefit from the Gottman Method, including married couples or those in a committed relationship.
The Sound Relationship House theory includes tactics such as knowing one another deeply and creating love maps (details regarding partners personalities, likes, dislikes, etc.), sharing fondness of one another, turning to each other for needs, managing a positive perspective, managing conflict, achieving goals and dreams, and creating shared meaning.
Your counselor will work with you and your partner to develop the necessary skills for relating to each other in a more positive, loving way.
The Gottman Method effectively assists couples in resolving conflict and growing closer together.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using the Gottman Method
Life is difficult and often people need assistance to manage the challenges that they encounter. I welcome the opportunity to come alongside others to help them learn to think differently, acquire new skills and develop different perspectives on their problems, life transitions and relationship struggles. While part of the healing process often involves learning from our past, most of my work w...
You may find yourself wishing things could go back to the way they were before... when things were good. At Boyd Counseling Services, we’re not here to get back the relationship you once had. Instead, we are here to help you to cultivate a relationship that is deeper, stronger, and more fulfilling than you ever dreamed possible—a relationship centered on freeing, self-giving love and mutual...
I have worked with and significantly helped clients for 5 years now. I come with a lot of insight and personal experience. I have always been drawn to this field and have finally reached a point in my life to be able to fulfill my calling. I want to help you learn where your issues originate and how to manage them. My availability is flexible for your convenience and I currently work via...
Specializing in women, children/teens, and couples. You've tried to be strong and make things better on your own but it just isn't working. You may not be sure what to look for in a therapist or if therapy can even help, but you know that something has to change. Whether you're struggling with relationship issues, overcoming past hurts and trauma, struggling during pregnancy, postpartum,...
I function from a strength based, solution-focused, systems perspective; while also working with a trauma sensitive treatment knowledge base. Life can be hard at times and we all need someone to listen to us along our journey in life. I provide individual, couples, family and group therapy to work toward finding health and wholeness within yourself and others. I desire to provide you a safe...
Hello, I am so glad you are here. I am a licensed therapist who works with individuals and couples. In addition, I am a certified EMDR therapist and a Relationship Coach. I work with clients that are experiencing anxiety, depression, spiritual deconstruction, life transitions, new parents, postpartum, career dilemmas, grief, and PTSD. I enjoy working with couples to deepen healthy communication...
I believe that the first step to healing and growth is in our admission that we need help. Asking for help is not always easy when trust may have been violated or when society tells us to be strong and hold it together when the storms of life occur. When this happens, we tend to feel alone in our emotional pain and suffering, thinking and believing that no one understands what we are going...
I help angry kids, provide hope for frustrated parents, and distant couples get connected. Are you struggling to cope with life's daily challenges? Is your anxiety holding you back from achieving your goals? I work with people who have experience trauma, abuse, and survived toxic environments. I believe that everyone can improve their lives through counseling. Life does not have to be filled wi...
I believe therapy is a place to understand and be understood, to feel empowered, emotionally, spiritually and relationally. I have been in the field since 2007 working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with issues ranging from depression and anxiety to addiction and homelessness. I work with all ages, especially focusing on family groups seen individually and together. Every clien...
My goal as a professional counselor is to build warm, open, authentic, and non-judgmental partnerships with my clients. My theoretical orientation is somewhat eclectic, however I tend to use a lot of cognitive behavioral and solution focused techniques in my practice. My treatment approach is unique for each client as we work together to reach your goals. My vision in the helping process is to...
Hello. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with couples and individuals needing help with relationship issues. I thrive on working with couples struggling with infidelity, rebuilding trust or communication/fair fighting and high conflict. The dynamic of a couple is unique and should be approached as such. I believe that every relationship can work and be healthy for both...
As a therapist, I focus on helping clients learn to access their strengths and identify their emotions to help them live healthier, happier lives. I utilize expressive, experiential therapy in treating children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My therapeutic perspective is influenced by my Ph.D in Behavioral Neuroscience, and the years I spent teaching at the University level. Many...
** I am not accepting new patients at this time.** I value and respect diversity. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and believe we have much to learn from each other. Through Telehealth and in person services, I have been working with clients with a diverse range of needs. My immediate focus is on establishing a trusting relationship with clients and working together to address...
It can feel isolating to struggle with sex or romance given the oft-associated stigma. You don't have to go it alone. We'll work together to help you discover, or rediscover, your authentic self, how to express your needs, wishes, desires, and develop new attitudes and skills that will help you thrive. Some of my specific clinical interests include relationship communication and trust issues,...
There are many different types of “sucker punches” that can cause people to seek counseling. It might be an accident, serious illness or a return from deployment that has set your world off-kilter. It might be a partner who told you he doesn’t love you any more, or it could even be you with that feeling. It may just be the accumulation of anxiety that has you thinking there has got to be a bett...
